Delaware’s latest inmate death

Joseph Birowski, of Hartley, is the most recent inmate to die in Delaware’s prison system.

Birowsky, 53, was serving a 20 year sentence at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) for Continuous Sexual Abuse and Unlawful Sexual Intercourse.

According to a Department of Correction press release, Birowsky died in the JTVCC infirmary Sunday night at 9:16 p.m. “following a lengthy illness.” The release also stated “no foul play is suspected.”